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732093

	registered interest
	date	22/06/2017
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many Marine Conservation Areas there are in UK waters; and whether they have a target for the number of those areas.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL146
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2017 answer text <p>There are a total of 297 Marine Protected Areas in UK waters. This includes 87 Marine Conservation Zones (Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas in Scotland) and 210 Marine Protected Areas set up under the Birds and Habitats Directives.</p><p>We aim to consult on the third tranche of Marine Conservation Zones in English waters in Spring 2018, with designations in Spring 2019. There is no target number of sites. The objective is to complete our contribution to the international ecologically-coherent network of Marine Protected Areas in the North East Atlantic by including a representative range of the species and habitats in our seas.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 06/07/2017 13:35:56 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1203105

	registered interest
	date	11/06/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Hygiene
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) cleanliness, and (2) hygiene, on passenger trains in England.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL5614
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2020 answer text <p>We have been clear that our priority remains the safety of staff and passengers. We have issued comprehensive guidance to the public transport operators, including rail operators, on keeping trains clean and ensuring staff and passengers are able to maintain good hygiene.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 25/06/2020 14:24:35 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1175281

	registered interest
	date	23/01/2020
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Vacant Land
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for local authorities to be given the power to refuse planning permission for new building on greenfield sites until all brownfield sites have been developed.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL759
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2020 answer text <p>In our revised National Planning Policy Framework we make clear that local authorities should prioritise brownfield land for development, especially for housing to meet local need. This is especially the case where they may be considering the release of Green Belt land, which should only occur once all other options, including the use of brownfield sites, have been fully explored. The brownfield registers of local authorities identify an estimated 26,000 hectares of brownfield with potential for around a million new homes. The question of whether to refuse an application affecting greenfield land must continue to depend, rightly, on the local authority’s planning policies and all other considerations relevant to that particular case, including the protections set out in the National Planning Policy Framework.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 06/02/2020 17:16:25 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1199438

	registered interest
	date	02/06/2020
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Economic Situation: Isles of Scilly
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the economic resilience of the Isles of Scilly.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL5060
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>We recognise that every region and community, including the Isles of Scilly, will be feeling the impacts of this crisis and we are working to monitor the impact of Covid-19 on local communities across the United Kingdom.</p><p>The Government has provided an unprecedented national package of support; supporting businesses, protecting jobs, and providing our public services with the resources they need to cope with the current economic emergency. These measures are helping the most vulnerable people and business across all parts of the country.</p><p>We are working closely with local areas to make sure that individuals and businesses in all regions are directed to the right support during this difficult period.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 15/06/2020 13:10:02 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1204198

	registered interest
	date	16/06/2020
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Birds: Conservation
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of penalties in deterring the trapping, poisoning or shooting of protected species of birds in England and Wales.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL5797
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government has not carried out an assessment of the deterrent effect of penalties for wildlife crime. Measuring the effectiveness of deterrence is extremely challenging, as potential offenders do not often admit to being deterred from committing a crime.</p><p> </p><p>Nevertheless, the Government takes wildlife crime seriously. Those who commit offences under the Wildlife and Countryside Act and other legislation that protects our wildlife face significant penalties including up to six months in prison and/or unlimited fines.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 30/06/2020 13:01:32 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1175280

	registered interest
	date	23/01/2020
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Lighting: Pollution
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the annual 2.2 per cent growth of global light pollution, according to the journal Environmental Evidence, on the (1) environment, and (2) health, of the UK.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL758
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2020 answer text <p>The Government has not made a specific assessment of the impact of the annual growth of global light pollution on the environment.</p><p> </p><p>Defra has published or contributed to a range of assessments of the impact of artificial light on insects and wider biodiversity, as well as global and national assessments of the drivers of biodiversity loss more generally.</p><p> </p><p>Following publication of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution’s report, ‘Artificial light in the environment’ in 2009, Defra has supported assessments of impacts of artificial light on insects and on other organisms such as bats. These are published on our science website. Defra has also funded or co-funded national and international assessments of drivers of change on insects and wider biodiversity such as the global IPBES Assessment Report on Pollinators, Pollination and Food Production, which notes that effects of light on nocturnal insects may be growing and identifies the need for further study.</p><p> </p><p>There have been a number of externally funded studies which have highlighted potential impacts of artificial light pollution on insects, which Defra keeps under review, for example, with our academic partners on the National Pollinator Strategy for England.</p><p> </p><p>Public Health England carried out a study in 2016 for the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers and the Society of Light and Lighting, which included an assessment of light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights on health. The study concluded that some LED streetlight luminaires emitted more blue light than was necessary, but that there was no evidence of direct adverse health effects on people.</p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 06/02/2020 14:51:40 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

753332

	registered interest
	date	18/07/2017
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the plan adopted by NATO following its meeting in Brussels on 25 May; and what will be the contribution of the UK to the measures included in the plan.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL1020
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/08/2017 answer text <p>​In addition to delivering on the commitments made at the Wales and Warsaw Summits in 2014 and 2016 respectively, NATO agreed in May 2017 to do more to contribute to the fight against terrorism, and ensure fairer burden sharing across the Alliance. The UK already meets the Defence Investment Pledge target of spending more than 2% of GDP on Defence and welcomes the commitment of all Allies to include this in their national plans. The UK's significant contribution to NATO activities includes an enhanced Forward Presence in Estonia and capacity building work in Partner countries to build resilience against threats such as terrorism; the UK fully supports NATO's membership of the Global Coalition against Daesh.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/08/2017 15:30:43 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

732094

	registered interest
	date	22/06/2017
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the security afforded to Marine Conservation Areas; and how many prosecutions have been brought against unlawful incursions.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL147
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2017 answer text <p>All protected sites are protected from the point of designation through the planning and licensing process. The condition of all marine protected sites is monitored and when harmful activities are identified new measures are developed to manage them.</p><p>Between 2011 and 2016 the Inshore Fishery and Coastal Authorities made 166 successful prosecutions for infractions of byelaws in the 0-6nm region. 994 verbal warnings, 515 written warnings and 110 fixed penalties were issued in the same period. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) considers there is good compliance within the current MMO byelaw areas (6-12nm).</p><p>The security of marine protected sites is supported by periodic patrolling from Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels and the monitoring of Vessel Monitoring System data. There have been records of incursions from vessels and MMO has followed these up, but no cases have resulted in prosecution.</p><p>For protected sites in the 12-200nm zone the Government is currently in negotiations with Other Member States to introduce management measures through the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) which will be enforced by MMO. Taking back control of our waters and gaining a fairer share of quotas when we leave the EU are key priorities for the UK. We are currently analysing all fisheries legislation including CFP to determine what changes we might need to introduce.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble question first answered 05/07/2017 16:14:15 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1203503

	registered interest
	date	15/06/2020
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Transport for London: Hygiene
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Transport for London about (1) cleanliness, and (2) hygiene, on the services that organisation operates.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL5703
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2020 answer text <p>Ministers and officials at the Department for Transport have been meeting regularly with Transport for London (TfL) throughout the Covid-19 outbreak to discuss a wide range of topics, including cleanliness and hygiene on the London transport network.</p><p> </p><p>TfL has introduced an enhanced cleaning regime to ensure that its network is as sterile as possible, including using hospital-grade cleaning substances and new anti-viral disinfectant that protects for up to 30 days. It has also installed hand sanitiser points for customer use across the network.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is satisfied with the actions that TfL has taken and continues to take, to provide a safe transport network for those who need to use it.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 29/06/2020 16:28:08 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

732096

	registered interest
	date	22/06/2017
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the United Nations recommendation that biometric voter registration should be introduced in Zimbabwe.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL149
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2017 answer text <p>Zimbabwe is introducing Biometric Voter Registration for the 2018 Presidential elections, with the support of UN Development Programme. Weaknesses in voter registration in Zimbabwe were a major cause of the grave concerns we expressed over the 2013 elections. We support the principle of Biometric Voter Registration as long as the process itself is transparent and designed to ensure that all voters, including young and urban voters, are able to register and subsequently vote freely without fear of violence or intimidation. Transparent storage and management of the data included on the register is crucial and the register must be made available to political parties in a timely way.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 03/07/2017 15:08:12 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten